Centered Aesthetics

Centered Aesthetics is a boutique waxing studio located on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, serving the Temescal, Rockridge, and Grand Lake neighborhoods. The studio was founded by Ruthie, who brought a decade of experience in the beauty industry, including four years working in a traditional salon setting, along with a background in counseling that shapes how she approaches client care. Ruthie built Centered Aesthetics to be a space where clients feel genuinely seen rather than simply serviced, remembering personal details and prioritizing judgment-free, emotionally attentive care throughout every appointment. This philosophy makes the studio a particularly welcoming option for first-time waxing clients, postpartum clients, and anyone who has had an uncomfortable experience elsewhere. The studio specializes in soft-wax technique aimed at minimizing sensitivity while delivering long-lasting, smooth results. Services include Brazilian and bikini waxing, brow waxing and brow lamination, and body waxing covering legs, arms, stomach, back, and underarms, along with dedicated waxing services for men including chest, back, and brow grooming. Centered Aesthetics also offers professional training for aspiring estheticians and sells targeted aftercare products such as exfoliating towels and calming serums. Open Tuesday through Friday, the studio has built a loyal Oakland clientele around its skill-based, inclusive approach to waxing.